All are Welcome!
- Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
- February 1, 2026, 10:00AM
- View the livestream
Sermon Questions
- Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn.” What does mourning look like in today’s world? Where do you see people grieving — personally or publicly?
- How do you usually respond to painful or disturbing news: scrolling past it, arguing about it, or sitting with it?
- The sermon talked about grace not just forgiving us, but shaping us. Where do you sense God might be trying to soften or reshape your heart right now?
- What would it look like for grace to change how you talk about difficult topics —not just what you believe?
- What is one small, concrete way you could practice justice, kindness, or humility this week?
- How can this community help you live out your faith when the world feels overwhelming or broken?
Order of Worship
| Prelude “Come and See” TFWS #2127 Leann Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Land Acknowlegement Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Call to Worship Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, July 2025 Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Opening Hymn “What Does the Lord Require of You?“ TFWS #2174 Leann Onishi and David Ige |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| First Scripture Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (CEB) Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Children’s Message Sai Hanaoka |
| Second Scripture Reading Micah 6:1-8 (NRSVUE) Tsutomu Nagoya, Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Sermon “When Grace Meets the Broken Places” Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Hymn of Reflection “Blest Are They” TFWS #2155 Leann Onishi and David Ige |
| Holy Communion Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Special Communion Music “Amazing Grace” Mako Willett and Leann Onishi (voice, sanshin, dulcimer) |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Special Offering Music Okinawan Music Mako Willett (voice and sanshin) |
| Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94 David Ige |
| Prayer of Dedication Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Announcements Ron Nobuyama |
| Closing Hymn “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 Leann Onishi and David Ige |
| Benediction Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
| Postlude “In the Rain at Woodstock” By Princess Harris Leann Onishi (dulcimer) |
Daily Lectionary Readings*
| Sunday, February 01, 2026: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 |
| Monday, February 02, 2026: Psalm 37:1-17; Ruth 1:1-18; Philemon 1-25; Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 |
| Tuesday, February 03, 2026: Psalm 37:1-17; Ruth 2:1-16; James 5:1-6; |
| Wednesday, February 04, 2026: Psalm 37:1-17; Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22; Luke 6:17-26; |
| Thursday, February 05, 2026: Psalm 112:1-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-14; 1 John 5:1-5; |
| Friday, February 06, 2026: Psalm 112:1-9; Isaiah 29:1-12; James 3:13-18; |
| Saturday, February 07, 2026: Psalm 112:1-9; Isaiah 29:13-16; Mark 7:1-8; |
*Daily Lectionary Readings are provided by Bible Gateway and Vanderbilt University.
Blaine Memorial UMC Announcements and Upcoming Events
Dates to Remember
| Wednesdays, 9 a.m. • Prayer and Coffee on Zoom | |||
| Sunday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. • Mission Guatemala Sunday Worship | |||
| Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. • Minidoka Pilgrimage Committee — Day of Remembrance | |||
| Saturday, Mar. 7, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. • Sukiyaki Benefit Event! |
Mission Guatemala Sunday Worship — Feb. 8, 10 a.m.
We will celebrate Mission Guatemala during worship on Sunday, Feb. 8. Church members and missionaries who traveled to Panajachel, Guatemala, will lead worship through Word and song. We will hear faith testimonies and learn more about the ministry work accomplished, as well as the ongoing needs in Guatemala.
Minidoka Pilgrimage Committee — Day of Remembrance, Feb. 15, 1 p.m.
When: Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m.
Where: Seattle University, Pigott Auditorium
The Minidoka Pilgrimage Management Committee will host a Day of Remembrance featuring the premiere of Dust, a short film by Glenn Mitsui and Brandon Shimoda. The film honors eight men of Japanese ancestry who were killed while incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. A Q&A with Erin Shigaki will follow. All are welcome for this time of reflection and remembrance.
Annual Sukiyaki Benefit Fundraiser Dinner — Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1–6 p.m.
Where: Blaine Memorial UMC
Details: Sukiyaki will be $20 per order. Cooked and uncooked options will be available, along with takeout and limited dine-in seating.
Beneficiary: Pacific Northwest Conference Disaster Fund, supporting survivors of the December 2025 floods in Washington state.
Volunteer Opportunities: Sign-up sheets are available in the Social Hall. Volunteers are needed for ohagi (Friday and Saturday), vegetable, meat, and tofu prep; setup; dishwashing; takeout; rice cooking; bakery booth; and more.
Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer — Feb. 4, 2026
You are invited to join Pastor Karen for Wednesday Morning Coffee and Prayer on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. on Zoom.
Our time together includes brief check-ins, a devotional and prayer. We will continue reading from the January/February 2026 edition of The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. This gathering is a meaningful way to begin your morning—centering your mind, connecting with God and sharing fellowship with your prayer community. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea and a light snack. The Zoom link will be emailed on Tuesday.
Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC
Riverton Park UMC is currently in need of:
- Diapers (sizes 3–7)
- Diaper wipes
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Paper plates
- Toothpaste
- Long-grain rice
- Cooking oil
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Donations may be dropped off at the Blaine Memorial Social Hall Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the church office at 206-723-1536 prior to dropping off items.